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Search for an Address

MapInfo Stratus provides search bar on the top left corner of the viewport. It searches for place or location
that you'd like to view. Search results are displayed on the Search Results panel.

Searching ZIP Code, Placename or Address

MapInfo Stratus provides search for an address, place name and ZIP code. Your search may include a
single phrase or number or any combination of multiple phrases or numbers separated by a space. This
can include:

• The road name

• Property number and name

• Property number and ZIP code

• Full Postcode

• Part of a postcode

• Mix of postcode and road name (full or part)

• Place name (for example, school)

Figure 6: Search for an Address

To search for an address, place name or ZIP code, follow the steps given below:

1. Enter part of an address (for example, ZIP code, street name etc.) in the search bar on the top left

corner of the viewport.

2. Click Search.

List of matching addresses are displayed in the Search Results panel.

3. In the Search Results panel, click on the address of your interest.

4. The address is marked on the map with a map-marker.

Using Wildcards when Searching

MapInfo Stratus supports following two wildcard characters:

1. A “*” can be used in place of multiple characters.

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